Conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) data were collected from 12 oceanographic stations in the NE Pacific. Data collection involved the research vessels NEW HORIZON, POINT SUR, and WECOMA over a period from October 1993 to April 1994. Dr. Frederick Prahl of Oregon State University submitted the data, which was funded by an NSF grant for a sulfur quenching study.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal trends in water column conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) across the 1993-1994 sampling period.
- Correlate CTD profile data from 12 distinct stations with sulfur-related biogeochemical processes.
- Map the spatial distribution of oceanographic parameters collected by the three research vessels (NEW HORIZON, POINT SUR, WECOMA) in the NE Pacific.
- Validate or calibrate regional ocean models using in-situ CTD measurements from a defined time range.
Strengths
- Data spans a defined 6-month period from October 2, 1993 to April 12, 1994.
- Includes measurements from 12 distinct oceanographic stations.
- Collected using standardized CTD instrumentation from three dedicated research vessels.
Limitations
- Sample size is limited to 12 stations, which may not provide dense spatial coverage.
- Data is over 30 years old, which may limit relevance for contemporary climate studies without complementary recent data.
- The specific column names, data formats, and completeness metrics are unknown.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), originally from Dr. Frederick Prahl, Oregon State University.
- Collection Method
- In-situ measurements collected via shipboard Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) sensors.
- Time Range
- 1993-10-02 to 1994-04-12
- Freshness
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- Geography
- NE Pacific Ocean (limit-180)